The cage is basically just spotted in but attached at the sill plates. I don't want to go dropping the cage feet incase it mucks up the geometry etc, plus it will be a real ass! How I thought might work, if I can get my reciprocating saw around the back edge is I can C notch around the sill plates, if that makes sense?
I was thinking of the roof and pillar joins, not sure what you mean either.. Either way/one wont be easy..
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Ok, so the weekends progress.
Firstly I started off by temporarily removing the pass side door bars as I got sick of climbing over them!Then I set about installing the tubes running along the window line then bending down on each side. Where they bend at the back they will be joining a horizontal bar that will form part of the boot floor and rear qtr support. Ignore the box there at the moment, it was just for reference purposes.
Then added a rear brace...
As per the previous CAD drawings I set about putting in the bend around the turret top...
But it just didn't look right to me. I must of spent the next hour or more just looking at it, standing back and trying to picture how it would turn out. In the end I walked away.
I went back tonight and removed it and went more triangles instead and instantly felt it looked better. It flows nicer continuing the wrap around look I've gone for. Within the triangles I've created they will be plated off but the plates inset to expose the tubing, kinda like a webbing. Think it will look smart but possibly over engineered? meh Everything just flowed from there and a few more tubes were added...
Couples more bits to add in on this lower section then I'll work on the seat mounts so I can then build in the upper part of the rear cage and the X.
Wow looking good.
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That's looking awesome, is it almost ready to roll on its own wheels?
Cheers bud!Originally Posted by Benn
Not far off yeah! Rear turrets obviously need making up, top section of rear cage/frame and a couple of bits on the front. The whole lot can then be welded (currently only tacked) before transferring to a spit so it can be welded from underneath etc too. I want it rolling by the end of April if I can
Good work! I cant wait to see it in the steel,Cheers bud!
Not far off yeah! Rear turrets obviously need making up, top section of rear cage/frame and a couple of bits on the front. The whole lot can then be welded (currently only tacked) before transferring to a spit so it can be welded from underneath etc too. I want it rolling by the end of April if I can
It's coming on really well mate looks great! Awesome work.
Still needs mistrals
More angles then a protractor
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